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In memory of RNLI heroes

Sunday was a day to cherish the memory of those who perished at sea trying to save others: the annual service to commemorate the 1928 lifeboat disaster of the Mary Stanford lifeboat at Rye Harbour

New life for old Christmas trees

Christmas trees look lovely until they start looking - and making - a mess. St Michael's Hospice has come up with the perfect solution to getting rid of your old tree: sign up to its scheme and your balding tree will be collected right from your doorstep

Lifeboat takes to the streets

A motley crew of firefighters, bonfire boys, pirates and other volunteers dragged the rescued and restored lifeboat Priscilla MacBean through the streets of Hastings Old Town to dry dock to the astonishment of onlookers.

Pilgrims progress to Rye

Will, Guy and Holly the dog stop off in Rye on their pilgrimage between Winchester and Canterbury

New shop’s threads of continuity

Men about town will have a new menswear shop to visit when Eddie Franks opens on Thursday and it's a perfect fit on the High Street, writes Tony McLaughlin

The Boyes are back in town . . .

That's the Winchelsea Bonfire Boyes. After a three-year absence following the loss of access to their traditional bonfire field, thanks to an unhelpful local farmer, Winchelsea's small but spectacular family event was relaunched in the grounds of St Thomas's school

Rye will never forget its heroes

Remembrance Sunday was marked by a parade of service, youth and voluntary organisations who gave a salute to the mayor, Bernadine Fiddimore, followed by a church service and a memorial tribute

Saved: life-saver Priscilla

A labour of love and community spirit has led to the restoration of the "Priscilla Macbean" lifeboat, the sister ship of Rye Harbour's "Mary Stanford", which was lost with all lives in 1928. A ceremony on Saturday November 15 will celebrate both boats

Swap your old stuff for other stuff

Come along to the next Recycle Swap Shop on...

Shout out for performers

Do you have a talent that you'd like to show off to your friends and family? Come along and audition for ARRCC's Christmas variety show: Rye's Got Talent!

Light up love with St Michael’s

St Michael's Hospice is holding a service and lighting ceremony at St Mary's Rye, in which stars and hearts will be illuminated on a Christmas tree to remember loved ones

Card-sharp dolphins save the day

The Salvation Army band might have run out of puff, but a pair of dolphins knew how to draw the crowds to the charity Christmas card shop to enjoy coffee and cake and - most importantly of all - check out the cards. And we sold lots!

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